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Bayern are just a few points ahead of a cluster of five clubs below them - and further slip-ups could cost Ancelotti his job.

There will be few tears shed among the fans of one of the biggest names in world football.

Supporters are upset at the style Ancelotti favours - under previous boss Pep Guardiola they were used to the energetic pressing game for which the Spaniard became famous.

But the former Chelsea chief has produced a more studied approach - and it’s not been a success.

However, the realisation is also growing that Bayern are unable to rely upon the twin talents of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben - both are now the wrong side of 30 - and that a more youthful approach is needed.

And the man with the best record for committing to that brand of football is currently in charge of the Reds.

Despite a sticky final season in charge at Borussia Dortmund, Klopp has re-built his CV on Merseyside in stunning fashion.

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He arrived at Anfield 13 months ago, replacing Brendan Rodgers, and although he failed to make much headway in the Premier League, he led the Reds to two finals.

The League Cup was lost to Manchester City and the Europa League went to Seville.

But owner John W Henry and the club’s hierarchy thought sufficiently highly of the manager after just seven months in charge to offer him a massive six-year deal last summer.

Klopp was happy to commit his future to the club and the start to this season has given rise to hopes on Merseyside that the Reds’ 26-year wait to be crowned kings of English football could finally be over.

But interest from Munich only comes around every so often and Klopp will know that his chance to take control of such a huge club may not do so again - leaving Liverpool needing to convince the likeable German his ambitions are best served at Anfield.LIVERPOOL are facing a fight to keep Jurgen Klopp out Bayern Munich’s reach.

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The Reds’ chief has emerged as the number one target to replace Carlo Ancelotti as the Bavarian giants’ season spirals out of control.

Pressure is growing on the Italian after Leipzig’s 4-1 victory over Freiburg on Friday night opened up a six-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga.

And a surprise midweek Champions League defeat to Rostok has only heightened the unease in southern Germany.

Bayern are just a few points ahead of a cluster of five clubs below them - and further slip-ups could cost Ancelotti his job.

There will be few tears shed among the fans of one of the biggest names in world football.

Supporters are upset at the style Ancelotti favours - under previous boss Pep Guardiola they were used to the energetic pressing game for which the Spaniard became famous.

But the former Chelsea chief has produced a more studied approach - and it’s not been a success.

However, the realisation is also growing that Bayern are unable to rely upon the twin talents of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben - both are now the wrong side of 30 - and that a more youthful approach is needed.

And the man with the best record for committing to that brand of football is currently in charge of the Reds.

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Despite a sticky final season in charge at Borussia Dortmund, Klopp has re-built his CV on Merseyside in stunning fashion.

He arrived at Anfield 13 months ago, replacing Brendan Rodgers, and although he failed to make much headway in the Premier League, he led the Reds to two finals.

The League Cup was lost to Manchester City and the Europa League went to Seville.

But owner John W Henry and the club’s hierarchy thought sufficiently highly of the manager after just seven months in charge to offer him a massive six-year deal last summer.

Klopp was happy to commit his future to the club and the start to this season has given rise to hopes on Merseyside that the Reds’ 26-year wait to be crowned kings of English football could finally be over.

But interest from Munich only comes around every so often and Klopp will know that his chance to take control of such a huge club may not do so again - leaving Liverpool needing to convince the likeable German his ambitions are best served at Anfield.